February, 2008

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Wild Apricot Blog : 10 Reasons Why Every Nonprofit Must Have a Blog

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The Applied Knowledge Gap in India ? GrowGlobally.org

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GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « WSJ – “Emerging Markets Overtaking the Developed Markets” Early Adopters Rethink Regional Office Strategy » Feb. 28. 2008.

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Different Strokes

Idea Architects

Ways to know the conference you are involved in is being held in Louisiana: The Starbucks in the hotel complements its assortment of sugar-free syrups with a half-dozen liqueurs to add to your coffee. The morning break at the conference offered only Bloody Mary's and another alcohol-laden drink. Just a good in-my-face reminder of the different norms and customs one may need to get accustomed to when stepping into others' worlds.

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CMI's Association Management Blog: A Good Concept for all.

Observations on Association Management

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Friday, February 22, 2008. A Good Concept for all Associations: Operating Surveys. Operating ratio surveys and reports tend to be considered only for trade associations. That makes sense, because Quick Ratio, Current Ratio, Average Debt Collection Period, Debt to Asset Ratio, and various liquidity ratios, etc. typically have little or no relevance to individuals in professional societies.

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2024 State of Customer Education Report

Customer education has become a key driver for growth, retention, and product adoption. Our latest 2024 State of Customer Education Report uncovers critical data and insights from a survey of over 200 industry leaders, offering a look at the evolving role of education in driving business success. Inside, you'll find data on key trends and strategies, including: Strategies for Scaling & Customization: Find out which investments in learning technology deliver the biggest ROI and scalability.

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4Ps Now the 4Rs

CAE Blog

Everyone that has ever had an introductory marketing class has heard of the 4Ps, product, price, place and promotion. This methodology has served marketers well since developed by Jerome McCarthy in 1960. The 4Ps places importance on getting your message seen by the potential customer. . However, many marketing experts including eMarketer are advocating the 4Rs model of consumer-centric marketing.

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Wild Apricot Blog : Data Collection Made Easier with Google Forms and Spreadsheets

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Wild Apricot Blog : Clean-Up Strategies for a High Quality Mailing List

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The Power of Community: Why a Branded Community is a Must-Have for Every Association

Ever wonder why brands like Apple, LEGO, and Sephora are going all-in on branded communities? It’s because online community building is the secret sauce to connecting with audiences in ways that ads and emails simply can’t. But here's the best part—it’s not just for big corporations. Associations can create thriving online communities too. GrowthZone’s eBook, "The Power of Community," breaks down exactly why a branded online community can be a game-changer for your association.

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Wild Apricot Blog : Does Your NonProfit Website Need a Privacy Policy?

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Wild Apricot Blog : 7 Tips to Make Your Charity Badge a Success

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Wild Apricot Blog : Seesmic: where YouTube meets Twitter

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WSJ ? ?Emerging Markets Overtaking the Developed Markets.

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GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « Making Business Sense of Climate Change – A Green Meeting Guide. The Applied Knowledge Gap in India » Feb. 25. 2008.

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Boost Sponsorship, Exhibit, and Ad Revenue

Sales often gets a bad rep. Yet, if securing sponsors, advertisers, and exhibitors is part of your role, it’s essential. But what if it didn’t have to feel time-consuming, uncomfortable, or worse—icky? Join us for the 3-part virtual Sales Accelerator Labs , where customer experience and sales expert Carrie McIntyre will show you strategies to make sales easier, more effective, and dare we say, enjoyable!

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Making Business Sense of Climate Change ? A Green Meeting Guide

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GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. « From Mega Trends to Association Trends to Meeting Trends. WSJ – “Emerging Markets Overtaking the Developed Markets” » Feb. 06. 2008.

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From Mega Trends to Association Trends to Meeting Trends.

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GrowGlobally.org. global association strategy, regional planning and local infrastructure to grow your business. Home. About. Channels. MarCom. Market & Biz Plan. Meetings. Membership. Products. Public Affairs. Services. Making Business Sense of Climate Change – A Green Meeting Guide » Feb. 05. 2008. From Mega Trends to Association Trends to Meeting Trends.

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Asking Big Questions

Idea Architects

The innovation gurus at IDEO have created a cool widget that will ask you one great question each day and you can contribute your own. Genius.

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CMI's Association Management Blog: Branding Your Association

Observations on Association Management

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Tuesday, February 19, 2008. Branding Your Association. The topic of branding is one of those that, for awhile, seemed like it would be another flash-in-the-pan idea that, like many marketing concepts, would be destined for the ash bin of distant memories. Branding, though, is a concept that equates with survival. Whether you consider your associations marketing initiatives to be components of your branding efforts or not, the fact is that is exactly what they are.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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Fiduciary Responsibilities of Members of Boards of Directors

Observations on Association Management

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thursday, February 14, 2008. Fiduciary Responsibilities of Members of Boards of Directors. Almost anyone who has been elected or appointed to an associations board of directors has been told that they have "fiduciary responsibilities" to the organization and its members. Too often, that phrase is misunderstood and is interpreted solely as a responsibility to protect the organizations money.

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Association Directors and Officers Liability Insurance

Observations on Association Management

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Friday, February 8, 2008. Association Directors and Officers Liability Insurance. First, let me say that, with this post, Im not offering legal advice, nor am I holding myself out as an expert in insurance. Im simply sharing my opinions and the information I have gained during my career in association management. Now that weve gotten that out of the way, heres the heart of the matter.

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CMI's Association Management Blog: The New Age of Association.

Observations on Association Management

skip to main | skip to sidebar. Thursday, February 7, 2008. The New Age of Association Education. The era of talking heads is over, at least for a little while. Associations are beginning to understand that adults do not learn as quickly nor as well from listening to speeches, no matter how articulate or intelligent the speaker. While I am convinced that no one has the "right" answer about what constitutes the best learning environment, I think its safe to say that a mix of the following will be

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Doubt

Idea Architects

“Doubt is a bond as powerful and sustainable as certainty.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Social Networking and Control Discussions

CAE Blog

A fellow association blogger (Jamie Notter) has been leading an interesting conversation into associations fears of social networking capabilities such as blogs, forums and communities of practice. . Check out Jamie’s thoughts and user comments in these two posts: [link]. [link]. Here are a few of the fears I have heard expressed: Our members do not blog or participate in discussion boards.

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Podcasting and Vodcasting Strategies

CAE Blog

There are many business models that associations are exploring with their podcast and vodcast initiatives. Below is a discussion of the plusses and minuses for each strategy that I have heard of. Exposure/Recognition/Branding Strategy- In this model, you place all of your podcast or vodcast content entirely free and completely accessible through the iTunes store. .